became a well-known aphorism "Those who want peace must prepare for war."And although the war itself - a thankless and bloody business, sometimes it only makes it possible to obtain what the country really needs.One of the first is to understand and describe ancient Chinese philosopher Sun Tzu.
Historical evidence
in 7-4 centuries BC, China was divided into many kingdoms.In the center, they were more developed, and on the coast of barbaric.This time period is traditionally called "Vёsen and autumn".At the end of his account for the rise and Yue kingdoms W. It is at this stage, we find evidence of the military art of the talented military leader and philosopher Sun Tzu.It was not popular at the court, but when there was a danger from the neighboring "treacherous" Chu, the governor proposed a preventive war.The problem was the lack of confidence in the military commanders who served at the court of the ruler.Therefore, one of the ministers recommended to the court to invite someone who can organize the army and make it a successful military campaign.This was the military leader Sun Tzu.
first test
Helyuy van, King Wu, interviewed the captain invited.In all his questions about the strategy of Sun Tzu replied with quotations from his treatise.They were so exhaustive that it was impossible to see any flaws.But wanted to see the master of military strategy in practice.Then the commander offered as a sample harem Helyuy Wang, consisting of 300 concubines.They were divided into 2 squad led by two women loved the prince gave uniforms and explained the orders.But beauty is only laughed and did not carry out the orders of the commander.Then, according to the laws of war Sun Tzu decided to execute the orders of commanders.Despite the protests of the governor, he personally led the sentence.After that, the men-women unquestioningly and definitely fulfill all orders.Halyuy van got an army ready for action, but the loss of favorite concubines darkened life of the prince.Nevertheless, he had to entrust the creation of the troops of his kingdom Sun Tzu, he also led him in the campaigns.
military successes
Among the many books proclaim certain tenets, of particular value are those whose authors were able to prove in practice viability of their doctrines.In this regard, a treatise Sun Tzu is flawless.He created an army of 30 thousand soldiers managed to capture the treacherous realm of Chu Ying reach the territory.Further, by sending its troops to the north, the commander frightened powerful states of Qi and Jin.Feudal princes in awe of his strength, skills and wisdom.Thanks to these campaigns lord Helyuy van became hegemonic over princes.But after the end of hostilities Sun Tzu departed from the noisy yard because his destiny is a war, not a court intrigue and diplomatic games.The governor and his descendants remained especially for the written book "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu.
Dialectics War
philosophical, ideological foundation "Art of War" is an eclectic Confucianism, Taoism and moizma.This synthesis was able to show war in its contradiction.On the one hand, the war - is the way of development, the soil of death and life, representing the great affairs of state and governor.On the other, this is the path of lies and deception.The war must be due to the basic five principles:
- unity of purpose of control of the upper and the people;
- timeliness (tao of heaven);
- corresponding space, the place (the Tao of land);
- presence of the commander, who can fully combine the qualities of generosity, loyalty, and high skills;
- organization and discipline of the troops, strict adherence to existing laws.
We should not forget that the main purpose of the war, paradoxically sounds - the prosperity of the population, protection of people's trust in his master.Therefore, military action should be fast, mobile and extremely effective.Ranging from espionage and ending direct military campaign - everything has to be thought out and subordinated to the great goal.A common expression is the following: "The ideal is a victory achieved without military action."
Urgency strategy of war Sun Tzu
Despite the fact that more than two thousand years separate us from the time of writing the treatise Sun Tzu, a book of modern Oriental writers, not only in the field of international politics, but also in business, imbued with his ideas.Business teachers believe that the laws of struggle has not changed, moving from battlefields in offices, courts and meeting rooms.Ideas quickly achieve the goal and efficiency are at the heart of modern business strategies.The main of them: the victory without a fight, or at the beginning of the fight, the softness and the speed of the elements of power and possibilities of their application.Any not only economic competition requires a verified tactics and strategies, so familiarity with the treatise "The Art of War" will be interesting and useful for a wide range of readers - anyone who wants to achieve success in life.
